Princeton Elm also known by Ulmus Americana originate from New Jersey in 1922 by William Flemer. Princeton Elms can grow to be 60-80 feet tall and grow at a medium to fast rate. They are dark green with a glossy foliage but turn yellow in the fall.The classic princeton elm is vase shaped.
Fun facts: In 1928 Dutch elm disease (DED) arrived from Europe to Ohio. The fungus spread like wildfire, and by 1970, DED had killed more that 77 million elm trees in America. The Princeton elm was found to have a resistance to Dutch elm disease. In recent years, Princeton elms were chosen to replace elms killed by disease in front of the White House in D.C.
Princeton elms have dark green leaves with a glossy foliage.
The classic Princeton elm has a vase look to it.
"Native Plant Cultivars Gone Good." Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens. Carole Sevilla Brown, 2011. Web. 09 Dec. 2014.
"Princeton Am Elm." Princeton Am Elm. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Dec. 2014.
Fun facts: In 1928 Dutch elm disease (DED) arrived from Europe to Ohio. The fungus spread like wildfire, and by 1970, DED had killed more that 77 million elm trees in America. The Princeton elm was found to have a resistance to Dutch elm disease. In recent years, Princeton elms were chosen to replace elms killed by disease in front of the White House in D.C.
Princeton elms have dark green leaves with a glossy foliage.
The classic Princeton elm has a vase look to it.
"Native Plant Cultivars Gone Good." Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens. Carole Sevilla Brown, 2011. Web. 09 Dec. 2014.
"Princeton Am Elm." Princeton Am Elm. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Dec. 2014.